MANILA, Philippines – Climate change is more than a phenomenon happening to our environment. It calls for an overhaul of what human society values the most. 

These were among the sentiments shared by United Nations Development Program Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Haoliang Xu during an interview with Rappler.

“I think the society has to really review, evaluate our value system and the reckless pursuit of profit at cost of everything else cannot continue. It has to be shared value of humanity,” he said. (WATCH: Climate change, explained by a kid)

More cars, more appliances, more shopping, more consumption? Xu asked whether happiness can be achieved in a more sustainable way.

Human development in harmony with nature’s balance is one of the goals of the highly-anticipated UN climate conference to be held in Paris, France from November 30 to December 11 – less than one week away.

What’s at stake for developing, climate-vulnerable countries like the Philippines?

Here are clips of Rappler’s interview with Xu.

On prospects for an ambitious, legally-binding climate deal in Paris:

On the call of poor, vulnerable countries for a more ambitious climate goal:

On the countries to receive portions of the Green Climate Fund:

– Rappler.com